My Friend the Friand

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

My Friend the Friand: A delectable almond pastry recipe

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	180 g butter ( preferably unsalted )
	200 g icing sugar
	60 g plain flour , sifted
	120 g ground almonds
	5 large egg whites
	1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind or 1 teaspoon orange rind ( i prefer orange )
	icing sugar , for dusting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

268

Sugar

Fat

23g

My Friend the Friand is a popular snack in Australia and a perfect accompaniment for afternoon tea or coffee. This gluten-free almond pastry has a crunchy exterior and a soft, moist centre that will tantalize your taste buds. It’s easy to make, and you can serve it as a fun alternative to muffins or cupcakes at your next gathering. While the pastry does contain a considerable amount of butter, it’s also low in sugar, making it a great guilt-free indulgence. You can also customize the recipe by using different types of citrus rind to create exciting new flavours.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.	Melt the butter in a saucepan and let it cool.
3.	Sift the icing sugar and plain flour into a large mixing bowl.
4.	Add the ground almonds and mix.
5.	Beat the egg whites until frothy, then mix them in with the dry ingredients.
6.	Add the melted butter to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
7.	Add the grated orange or lemon rind and mix once more.
8.	Pour the mixture into friand moulds and bake for 20-25 minutes.
9.	Remove from oven and let them cool down.
10.	Dust the friands with icing sugar and serve.

PROS

My Friend the Friand is a delightful almond pastry that’s perfect for snacking on while entertaining guests.

It’s gluten-free and low in sugar.

CONS

It contains a considerable amount of butter, which makes it high in calories and fat.

It also has a nutty flavour that may not appeal to everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Almonds are high in healthy fats that can help reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and improve heart health.
They also contain essential nutrients like vitamin E and magnesium that support overall health.